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Infamous(stylized asinFAMOUS) is asandbox-stylevideo game. It was developed bySucker Punch Productionsand was published bySony Computer Entertainment. The game was released internationally in May and June 2009. The story is represented in comic book cut-scenes which are amazing. The story itself is an extraordinary piece of work, a huge twist in the end will explain every single detail of the whole campaign.nfamous is an open world game set in a fictional empire city which has been destroyed by a huge blast. The most interesting thing in the blast is the source of it, a package in the hands of a delivery boy named Cole. Sure, the whole city is in ruins and all the citizens are dead or dying, but what was happening to Cole was a completely opposite situation. He became stronger and gained the ability to hone electricity and use it for his own preference. Later on in the story you will understand why he gained those abilities from the blast and who was responsible for it but I won’t spoil the game for you.

The game was received well by the gaming press. It was praised for many of its elements, including the implementation of Cole’s powers and climbing agility, and the game’s content and mission structure, as well as the sum of these elements that makes the game very alluring. Reviewers commented on the repetitive nature of combat and enemies, limitations of the Karma system, and technical aspects in the graphical display.Infamouswas also compared and contrasted toRadical Entertainment’sPrototype, a video game released the following month with many similar elements ofInfamous, including exploration of an open world-style city in despair by a protagonist with developing superpower.

World of Warcraft is amassively multiplayer online role-playing game(MMORPG) byBlizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasyWarcraftuniverse, first game of these series was introduced as Warcraft: Orcs & Humansin1994. In February of 2007World of Warcraftsubscription base reached the 8 million mark.March 2008 World of Warcraft has 10 million subscribers and will release it’s second expansion in late 2008 called Wrath of the Lich King.It has impressed game critics and has captivated millions of players, who adore the world that the game has created. It is no longer just a game but is now a genuine phenomenon, and one that shows no signs of abating. It is one of the key games of recent times, and stands as a landmark title for online gaming.World of Warcraft’sappeal lies in that it has created a truly engaging online world. This massively multiplayer online role-playing game is set in the world of Azeroth, a fantastic land that is filled with heroes and monsters and many other creatures. The game’s strength is that it functions as an experience, as a world that exists on its own terms that you may visit and explore as you please.In April 2008,With more than 11.5 million monthly subscriptions,World of Warcraftis currently the world’s most-subscribed MMORPGand holds theGuinness World Recordfor the most popular MMORPG by subscribers

Need for Speed: Shiftis the 13th installment of the long-runningracingvideo gamefranchise Electronic Arts. It was announced in January 2009. Shiftwas developed bySlightly Mad Studios—who, under their former nameBlimey!In the new franchising model for the series adopted by EA,Shifttakes its place focusing onsimulation racing and realistic driftingrather than thearcade racingof previous titles in the series. It abandons the street racing formula of previous games and focuses on simulating the “true” driver experience.

According to an interview fromShift’s producer, Geever, the game has been in development for two years. He also mentioned that the game will feature a new “Driver experience”. G-force will play an important role in the game, as it will affect both the player and the AI. The in-car view will also return, making its first appearance in aNeed for Speedgame sincePorsche Unleashed. The in-car view will be highly detailed, and it will be possible to see the driver changing gears and moving his head to get a better view of the mirror. The crashes will affect the players visuals. While crashing, there will be a temporary blur on screen. The sound aspect will have detailed car crash sound, as well as a sharp gasp of breath from the driver before a collision.

These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, Star Craft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.

Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company’s world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.

System requirement:

Processor: 1.4 Ghz Processor

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Graphics card: 128 MB RAM video card capable of Hardware TnL. DX10 is not required, but will be supported by SC2 and Blizzard are considering adding DX10 specific effects.

Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-Earth II: The Rise of the Witch-King expands the universe Tolkien created. This expansion pack to the fan favorite game series lets you command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the epic battles that took place before the films. Become the leader of an evil faction and lead an invasion of the peaceful kingdom of Arnos, home of Aragorn’s ancestors. To fully experience the evil side of Middle-earth, gamers can now play as the all new Angmar faction in skirmish, multiplayer, and War of the Ring modes.

Delve deeper into the secret society of assassins with the sequel to the blockbuster action-adventure game. Assassin’s Creed 2 is an epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. Ezio befriends Leonardo da Vinci, takes on Florence’s most powerful families and ventures throughout the canals of Venice where he learns to become a master assassin. This game retains the core gameplay experience that made the first opus a resounding success and features new experiences that will surprise and challenge players.

Ezio is the lead hero in the Renaissance-era adventure Assassin’s Creed 2. He is a young Italian noble learns the ways of the assassins after his family was betrayed and he looks to seek vengeance.

While not much is known of the plot yet, it has been confirmed that the player will assume the role of a nobleman and assassin named Ezio Auditore de Firenze. Like Altaïr from the first game, Ezio is an ancestor of Desmond Miles, the modern assassin.

DescriptionRaven Squad puts players in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety. Each of the eight squad members possesses distinctive skills and weaponry that the player will have to use wisely to progress through the game’s story driven objectives. Raven Squad sets itself apart by allowing players to switch freely between real-time strategy and first-person shooter gameplay. Only by mastering both of these modes of play, and becoming adept at switching between the two, will players make it out of the jungle alive.